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Criterion
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Purposedifferent
In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-4 h15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
11-51-3
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsContext Diagram, Container Diagram, Component DiagramADR File, Decision Log, Rationale
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ProductivityExecutionPlanning
ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
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Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Architecture Communication Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas